any mamas with depression?

buckeyebride22

I went off my meds as soon as I got my BFP. I was on Abilify and they don't know much about it and pregnancy. I really did not want to be on anything till I was done breastfeeding, but I'm realizing that's not possible if I want to stay married. So anyone on Zoloft? Or something else? Anyone previous mamas have issues from it?

Angiee930

I was dealing with severe depression and anxiety for quite a while and was on Abilify and Prozac, my OB told me to go ahead and quit taking it, I have become very snappish and nasty towards everyone except DD, I have been taking everything out on DH, I am going to be making a appointment with a different shrink and see if there are any medications that can help calm me down a bit. It is awful to still feel the way that I do sometimes, I hope you can find something that works for you.

cs1225

I came off my medication too, actually before my BFP when we were trying.  I was on celexa, which there is now a lawsuit against because of birth defects.  I think that Zoloft was included in that class action lawsuit as well. 

I've been having a hard time as well with depression - very weepy and easily angered.  Good luck finding something.  I know it can be very challenging.

mkaultman29

I take prozac for anxiety though, as you probably know, it is also prescibed for depression. My prescribing doc and my OB both said it was fine to continue using throughout my pregnancy. I am so glad that I did. Knowing myself, I would be freaking out about every little ache and pain. I highly recommend talking to your doc about your options. You don't want this to get worse and/or end up with postpartum issues. Hang in there. Every problem has a solution if you ask for help. ((Hugs!))

RachNRich

I have depression and anxiety---and was on Zoloft and Ativan when I got my BFP. I slowly tappered both, even though I was told I could stay on both. I'm doing okay, depression wise, by my anxiety is starting to rear its ugly head. Somedays I wish I hadn't gone off of the Ativan, but the risks are too unknown for me to have felt comfortable still taking them. It was (and still is) a Catch 22 for me. 

mtngirl2007

I don't mean to minimize, and I can't speak to depression, but acupuncture has REALLY helped me overcome my anxiety issues. Maybe it could help both anxiety and depression in the meantime? Just an idea.

christy619

I began tapering off Wellbutrin after my BFP...my OB advised I go off it especially through the first tri.  I have been surprised to not have many depression symptoms since stopping the medication...maybe pregnancy hormones are helping???  I plan to stay off the medication as long as possible.  However there are some antidepressants that do not cross the placenta that could be considered if it gets bad enough. Maybe your doctor would have some recommendations?  GL

buckeyebride22

Thanks ladies. I already talked to my Doc and he wants to start me on Zoloft. that was 2 weeks ago, but I talked to DH and he really is against it. Well he was. Im just getting out of control. I would try acupuncture if there was anywhere close here I could go to.

chrissyprov17

Taking Zoloft...I have been on it for about 2 months now....I had a traumatic birth with my first son who is just going to be 9 months old, then found out i was pregnant again! They will be only 14 1/2 months apart. I was already struggling with PPD but had not saught help, finding out i was pregnant again was the icing on the cake. Zoloft is one medicine that has been study with pregnancy and is a class B, it's safe to take with breastfeeding which i had been with my son still when i started it but since has stopped breastfeeding because i was so overwhelmed. I also saw a therapist several times consistently & i will say it does help to have someone to just talk with you & give you ideas about ways to handle things & it keeps you accountable to trying the alternatives. However, I will not stop taking the Zoloft any time soon because I can't go back to feeling the way i did, it was aweful, exhausting, not fair to anyone around me or to myselft. You owe it to yourself first of all & to your family to be you again, so i've learned. I was never one to take medicine but I will say Zoloft does seem to be helping, and it's proven safe during pregnancy in all trimesters. Pray this helps & good for you for acknowleding a problem & seeking help!

annapolischick

i was on zolof with DD and everything was fine, i'm on it with this one but i have tappered down my dose since finding out i was pregnant. I'm going to talk to my doc about other options but i know i have to stay on something if i want to be a good wife and mother. I've tried to go off the meds a few times and every time it goes bad but i don't realize it until i'm in my bath tub sobbing because the dogs peed or something silly.

mintea

I take 40mg Prozac and have not changed my dose at all. Both my standard GYN and my OB said it is much better to have a well mama than one who is always distraught and that Prozac has been around for decades without any solid evidence of harm.  

mintea

P.S. This thread makes me feel less alone. Thank you!

buckeyebride22

I just wanted to thank all of the ladies who responded.  I feel like depression and anxiety are such a taboo thing to people, but I don't care.  I'm not ashamed to admit I need help.  I called my OB today and am waiting to hear back on if he wants me to take the Zoloft like I did before my MC or try something else.